Case Number: 7562
Baron, Peter - Age 17 - Shot to death at 5:45 P.M. at 138th and Parsons St., accidentally, by his cousin, Christ Bosco, while they were out hunting black birds. On 4/20/25 Bosco was exonerated by the Coroner. 9 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 19, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 19, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 138th and Parsons |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Field or woods |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Baron, Peter |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other blood relationship |
Defendant
| Name | Bosco, Christ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other blood relationship |
Police
| Precinct | 9 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 20, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
